After completing an obligatory prayer, Muslims are encouraged to remember Allah through authentic adhkar and supplications reported from Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Among the most well-known post-prayer remembrances are seeking forgiveness three times and saying: “O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
Adhkar Said Immediately After Prayer
Seeking Forgiveness and Saying “O Allah, You Are Peace”
After completing the prayer, the worshipper says:
“I seek Allah’s forgiveness” three times.
Then:
“O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace. Blessed are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor.”
This is among the reported remembrances recited after prayer.
The Dua of Tawhid and Dominion
Another post-prayer remembrance is:
“There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him is all praise, and He is capable of all things. O Allah, none can withhold what You give, and none can give what You withhold, and the wealth of the wealthy cannot avail against You.”
This remembrance affirms Allah’s oneness, dominion and power.
Tasbih, Tahmid and Takbir After Prayer
A well-known form of post-prayer remembrance is:
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Subhan Allah — 33 times.
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Alhamdulillah — 33 times.
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Allahu Akbar — 33 times.
The hundred is then completed by saying:
“There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him is all praise, and He is capable of all things.”
This is among the reported forms of remembrance after obligatory prayers.
Reciting Ayat al-Kursi After Prayer
It is recommended to recite Ayat al-Kursi after the obligatory prayers.
A Muslim may recite it once after each obligatory prayer.
The verse begins:
“Allah—there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all...”
Reciting the Mu'awwidhat After Prayer
The post-prayer remembrances also include reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas.
These surahs are recited once after each prayer and are repeated three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
What Are the Mu'awwidhat?
The Mu'awwidhat refer to:
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Surah Al-Ikhlas.
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Surah Al-Falaq.
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Surah An-Nas.
They can be included among the remembrances recited after prayer.
Supplications That Can Be Made After Prayer
Alongside the reported adhkar, a Muslim may also ask Allah for whatever is beneficial in this life and the Hereafter.
Dua for Help in Worship
One reported supplication is:
“O Allah, help me to remember You, give thanks to You and worship You well.”
This dua asks Allah for assistance in remembering Him, being grateful to Him and worshipping Him properly.
Seeking Protection from Stinginess and Cowardice
Another reported supplication is:
“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from stinginess, I seek refuge in You from cowardice, I seek refuge in You from being returned to the feeblest stage of life, and I seek refuge in You from the trials of this world and the punishment of the grave.”
What should I say after every prayer?
You can say “I seek Allah’s forgiveness” three times, followed by “O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace,” along with the other reported adhkar.
How many times should I say Subhan Allah after prayer?
Say Subhan Allah 33 times, Alhamdulillah 33 times and Allahu Akbar 33 times, then complete the hundred with the statement of tawhid.
Should Ayat al-Kursi be recited after every prayer?
Yes. It is recommended to recite Ayat al-Kursi once after every obligatory prayer.
How many times are the Mu'awwidhat recited after prayer?
They are recited once after each prayer and three times after Fajr and Maghrib.
Can I make dua after prayer?
Yes. A Muslim may ask Allah for whatever permissible good they wish, alongside maintaining the reported post-prayer adhkar.
